Advise on CryptoLocker

[CHjohn]

Just became member.

Just saw my friends computer displaying a window stating that all of his files have been encrypted and that he needs pay a ransom of 2 bitcoins. All of his working files were not accessible.
Are there any programs that will stop this infection and protect my computer besides the software that i have listed.

My friend only had AVG free version installed on his computer running Windows 7 Home Premium.

I am also working with computers with Windows 7 Pro and 1 MAC with Mavericks OS installed with no Anti-Virus programs installed.

Thank you ALL in advance for your time and efforts.

 

[Tony Cole]

CryptoPrevent by Nick Shaw will protect you against cryptolocker malware: http://www.foolishit.com/vb6-projects/cryptoprevent/
I'm currently using the premium version which is excellent.

Why are you using two antivirus products?

 

[Koroke San]

Safe browsing/downloading & safe computing habit will save you most & prevent u, it just need common sense like don't mouse click on unknown stuff, don't download from unknown source/don't visit unknown sites,don't click any url on email unless u know it's already safe,don't download & use crack/patch/keygen,up to date ur OS & software's. having a clean system backup will save you incase ur PC get compromised by crytolocker. AV rescue bootable disk can kick ransomware too but not at all. Trend Micro also have a tool to clean ransomware -
Using the Ransomware fix tool
and about 3rd party prevention against ransomware :
HitmanPro.Alert 2
Sandboxie
Software's like
Shadow Defender/
ToolWiz Time Freeze
who will protect ur PC creating a virtual environment.

 

[Tony Cole]

Don't pay the ransom

 

[nissimezra]

2 things that i tested can help preventing ransom from controlling your pc
1 timefreeze
2 privatefirewall, this software will ask user permission for almost every action that file try to do
as for removing the best thing is bootable cd like eset
and decrypt kaspersky

 

[Arakasi]

Hello,

Keep in mind, Cryptolocker has Primarily been spreading through SMTP and E-mails, including phishing attempts, and affecting internal networks by the RDP protocol.

All you need to know about Cryptolocker can be found in the following links:
Enjoy

Does ESET protect me from Filecoder (CryptoLocker) malware?
http://kb.eset.com/zap/SOLN3433

Filecoder: Holding your data to ransom
http://www.welivesec...data-to-ransom/

Cryptolocker 2.0 – new version, or copycat?
http://www.welivesec...ion-or-copycat/

Don’t pay up! How to avoid ransomware threats – and how to fight back
http://www.welivesec...-to-fight-back/

11 things you can do to protect against ransomware, including Cryptolocker
http://www.welivesec...g-cryptolocker/

Remote Desktop (RDP) Hacking 101: I can see your desktop from here!
http://www.welivesec...ktop-from-here/

 

[Koroke San]

plus i'll recommended u to use only 1 real time AV.

 

[Tony Cole]

Excellent advice/info Koroke San

 

[Arakasi]

I agree. 1 Real-time, even with a beast machine, if they land on the same file, they're going to fight.
IRQ interrupts (cpu), and disk lockups can occur if using a mechanical.

 

[Exterminator]

I would use either Avast & Windows Firewall or NIS but not both.Definitely make sure you have UAC enabled.To check or enable got to the following:
Open Control Panel.
Click User Accounts.
Click Change User Account Settings.
Move the slider to the appropriate setting: Never Notify means it is not enabled

Thanks for sharing your config